1. The Rise of Nationalism and the Fall of Yugoslavia:
Chapter 13
The Rise of Nationalism and
the Fall of Yugoslavia:
Nations, States, and Nation-States
Activity 1: Selected Readings on the Crisis
in the Former Yugoslavia
Activity 2: Using Political Geography Concepts
to Untangle Yugoslavia

2. Learning Outcomes After completing the chapter, you will be able to:
Distinguish between the concepts of a nation and a state.
Distinguish between the concepts of ethnonationalism and irredentism.
Recognize whether a country is a nation-state, and if not, why not.
Critically analyze news stories on ethnic conflicts around the world.
Interpret current events in the former Yugoslavia.

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15. Definitions of Key Terms
Ethnonationalism: A strong feeling of belonging to a nation that is a minority within a state, has its own distinctive homeland within the state=s territory, and has deeply rooted feelings that it is different from the rest of the state=s population.
Homeland: Perceived ancestral territory of a nation.
Irredentism: A movement to reunite a nation=s homeland when part of it is contained within another state. The piece of homeland that is ruled by the other state is known as an “irredenta.”
Nation: The largest human grouping characterized by a common origin or ancestry. A territorially based community of people who usually have similar language or religion, a common history (real or imagined), and accepted social ways of behavior that give it a common culture.

16. Nation-State: A state that has the same boundaries as a nation.
Nationalism: Loyalty to the nation to which you belong. Often misused today to refer to patriotism.
Patriotism: Loyalty to the governing state in which you live.
Regional Autonomy: Limited self-rule for a region within the larger state.
Refugee: A person who is outside of their country due to a well-founded fear of persecution, and who is unable or unwilling to return.
Secession: Complete break-off of a region into an autonomous, independent state. This occurs when a separatist movement achieves its goals.

17. Separatism: The desire to break a region away from its state and form a new independent state.
Shatterbelt: A region caught between powerful forces whose boundaries are continually redefined.
State: A political territory equivalent to a “country.” Necessary components to qualify as a full-fledged state include (a) defined boundaries, (b) an effective government, (c) international recognition of their formal independence, (d) full sovereignty, (e) an organized economy and circulation system, and (f) a permanent resident population.